Melanie Larson
BOULDER,CO
Summary
Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional. Interested in expanding design knowledge to skills in floral design and event planning and execution. Committed to working collaboratively to establish and maintain positive and empathetic working relationships to accomplish beautiful and meaningful work for ourselves and clients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Drawing Instructor
Young Rembrandts LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Developed students' understanding of artistic concepts, including composition, perspective, and color theory.
- Tailored instruction to meet the unique needs of each student, accommodating different learning styles.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom space for optimal learning and creativity.
- Incorporated principles of design thinking into lesson plans, encouraging problem-solving and creative innovation among students.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Stay-at-home-mom
Self-employed
08.2002 - 08.2023
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed and taught homeschool for 3 children 2011-2014
Child Autism Specialist
Self-Employed/Consultant
01.1996 - 08.2002
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Partnered with families and standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Littleton Public Schools
09.1998 - 05.2000
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with students, parents, and school staff
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.1998
Skills
Eye for Design
Active Listening
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Strategic Planning
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Elementary Drawing Instructor
Young Rembrandts LLC
08.2023 - Current
Stay-at-home-mom
Self-employed
08.2002 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Littleton Public Schools
09.1998 - 05.2000
Child Autism Specialist
Self-Employed/Consultant
01.1996 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver